Goodbye Berlin - 2.

Jack walked ahead, and the waiter followed him behind with his bag.

As Jack arrived at the hotel gate, he noticed his car waiting for him. With a smile, he gestured for the waiter to hand the bag to the valet.

Valet then stored the bag in the trunk. Jack sat inside the car; it was warm. Jsck smiled at the valet and waiter, who were waiting and looking at Jack.

Jack pulled out his wallet. Looking at the last bill of 100€ in his wallet, Jack sighed.

Then, as he gestured for both of them to come closer, Jack handed the Valet the 100€ and said, "Share it, and give him 50."

Then, seeing their smiles, Jack smiled back and drove off while his window was rolled up.

Jack then tapped on the display that displayed the map and navigation app. He then entered the coordinates of his next destination, the Australian Embassy, into the app. After setting his car to 'Super Racing Mode', he drove through the area.

It didn't take long for Jack to reach his destination. As he was going through the security check of the entrance, the guard remembered him from yesterday and gave him a smile, indicating that they wanted to talk to him.

Jack rolled down his window to hear what they were trying to say.

"Hey there! Buddy! The ambassador is not at the office; he is at his home. Therefore, if you are here to meet him, we recommend that you return two hours later. The rough-looking guard said while smiling.

Jack smiled back, thinking this made sense. He then wanted to reverse his car, but the guard lowered the bumpers, leaving him confused. Jack then looked at the guard for an explanation.

"If you simply reverse, your car will be in the wrong lane; just go from here, then exit like a normal parking car, and you'll be good to go." The guard was a kind-hearted man and was actually helping Jack.

"Thanks, boss," Jack said, giving him a small salute. He drove the car in the embassy parking lot, then turned it around and left the embassy area.

Helen, who had been watching Jack from inside the embassy for some time, was disappointed to see him leave the parking lot.

Jack was driving his car towards the red-colored duplex, a small house with a wall fence surrounding it.

As Jack approached the outer gate, a person who appeared to be the guard emerged from the guard post located in front of the gate.

Jack went down from his car and walked to the gate.

"Tell Mr. Mario Jack is here." Jack looking down at the person because generally Jack is 90% taller than most people, being 6 feet 1 inches tall.

The individual glanced at Jack, then at his car, and then, nodding his head, turned to his guard post, which was equipped with a telephone.

"Sir, there's a person named Jack. Alright, I'll let him in right away." Before the guard could inquire if he should let Jack in, he received instructions to do so immediately.

The guard glanced at the young man in front of him before nodding his head, seemingly indicating that he could now enter.

Jack immediately went to his car and noticed that the gate had already been opened. He drove the car and stopped in front of the guard.

"Where should I park?" Jack asked.

"Just go right and park anywhere."

"Thank you," Jack said as he steered the car towards the right side of the path. Once inside the gate, the entire area transformed into a garden, with two paths leading to the right and left respectively.

After driving for some seconds, Jack saw two cars were already parked in a blue-colored area. Jack just parked his car beside them.

After exiting the car, Jack began walking towards the house. After a short distance, he noticed the ambassador and his wife exiting the house, waiting for him to approach them at the door.

Given the cold weather, they were dressed in sweaters and looked adorable in matching blue sweaters.

Jack, looking at them, thought, 'They sure love each other, aye!'

Then Jack approached them. Upon seeing Jack, Mario gave him a tight hug, followed by Mrs. Mario giving him a gentle hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"Welcome to our humble abode. It's too cold outside. Come in." Mrs. Mario took Jack's hand and pulled him inside.

The house from inside looked gorgeous. The whole setup was vintage, and the house looked warm—not just from the heater, though; the people made it more warm.

Jack smiled at the old couple; looking at them, he thought, 'Is this how it would have parents in a house?'

Jack is seated on the couch, and Mario and Brenda are seated opposite him.

"So, are you going back to Munich?" Brenda inquired. Brenda asked.

"Yes, Auntie, I just came here to say good bye to you guys.

"I will go back to Australia. Jack, My duties here are finished, so you have to come to Australia next time you visit us," Mario said while giving Jack a warm cup of chocolate.

Jack taking the cup in his cold hand felt comfortable and looked at Mario.

"So, you are basically retiring?" Jack asked.

"Yes, I've got enough to retire now, so with my lovely wife we'll just go back to our small town and enjoy a peaceful life," Mario seemed happy.

"How would I contact you?" Jack doesn't want to lose contact with this goofy and goodhearted uncle.

"Well, you are a little boy after all, so you don't know. We both are from the same small town; you and I." Mario smiled then pulled a paper from somewhere.

Then he handed the paper to Jack, who carefully examined it and saw two houses side by side, one named 'Williams' and the other named 'Butlicker'.

"This is the house of my ancestors, and we're moving there, and that house, you see, is yours. But your uncle lives in it now; when you come to Australia, I'll personally go and kick him out." Mario gave Jack a determined look.

Jack looking at the unknown houses, which should have been the most recognizable place for him, was so unrecognizable.

Jack folded the paper and put it in his wallet; he would always cherish this piece of paper.

"This is our number. Call us anytime if you need anything like money advice." Mario gave Jack a card that has both Mario's and Brenda's numbers on it.

"Yes, Jack, Call us anytime. If you need motherly advice or advice from an old lady, I am always there for you." Brenda smiled kindly.

Jsck, seeing how good they are to him, couldn't help but get up from his couch and give them a hug.

"Oh my!"

"You're a bug lad now."

After hugging them, Jack returned to his couch, and to clear his awkwardness, he drank a mouthful of chocolate.

" Ahem! So when are you leaving?" Jack asked the smiling couple.

"In six months, although I've resigned one month ago, this is a government job after all. There are many complications," Mario replied.

"Alright, maybe I'll be accompanying you both or I'll try," Jack said.

After talking with them for a half hour more, Jack wanted to leave because he has a long drive ahead of him.

Brenda stayed inside the house, and Mario accompanied Jack to the parking lot.

"Jack, as an uncle, let me advise you: open a bank account." Mario, who's one hand was on Jack's shoulder, talked to Jack.

" Uncle? Why though? " Jack was confused as to why he should open an account he doesn't need.

"To travel abroad you need a bank account for dollar endorsement and look at your expenses; there'll be a day when you'll be questioned. At that time the bank account and its small amount of tax will save you." Mario was actually helping Jack to conceal his wealth.

"Pay a little tax every month, that's all." Mario smiled at Jack as they had already reached Jack's car.

Jack nodded his head, then opened his car door and entered the car. Mario closed the door for Jack.

Jack, looking at Mario, smiled, then started his car.

"Remember, don't hold yourself back. Leave the college if it doesn't suit you." Mario smiled, then winked and waved at Jack.

Jack smiled, glanced back at the house door, and noticed Brenda waving at him from a distance.

"I am going to miss these two," Jack muttered while crossing the outside gate.

Jack then quickly left the area and entered his Munich address into the navigation app.

The display showed the journey will take about six hours. It took about 30 minutes for Jack to enter the Autobahn.

The car was roaring a beast on the autobahn; the minimum speed of the car was 150 kph. Jack was driving super fast, but still the road seemed almost endless. At 12 p.m., Jack felt hungry, but he ignored it and continued to drive for four more hours until he suddenly saw a glassy panel pop up.

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